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Repulpable And Recyclable Composite Packaging Articles And Related Methods - EP3838585

The patent EP3838585 was granted to Smart Planet on Feb 14, 2024. The application was originally filed on Mar 14, 2014 under application number EP20210047A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3838585

SMART PLANET
Application Number
EP20210047A
Filing Date
Mar 14, 2014
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 12, 2024
Grant Date
Feb 14, 2024
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Patent Citations (12) New

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DESCRIPTIONUS2009047499
DESCRIPTIONUS2009047511
DESCRIPTIONUS2009142528
EXAMINATIONUS6224973
OPPOSITIONEP0326410
OPPOSITIONUS2009142528
OPPOSITIONWO2014153076
OTHEREP0326410
SEARCHUS2009142528
SEARCHUS2012114917
SEARCHUS4922989
SEARCHUS6150451

Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (44) New

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